Israeli politician Yair Lapid (C) leader of the Yesh Atid party arrives for a meeting with President Shimon Peres at the presidential compound on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition. Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party came a surprise second in last weeks election with 19 seats and becoming the Knesset's second-largest party.

Israeli politician Yair Lapid (C) leader of the Yesh Atid party arrives for a meeting with President Shimon Peres at the presidential compound on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition. Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party came a surprise second in last weeks election with 19 seats and becoming the Knesset's second-largest party.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Hatenua (the Movement Party) chaired by Tzipi Livni (L) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Hatenua (the Movement Party) chaired by Tzipi Livni (L) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Begins Coalition Consultation Process

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Israel's President Shimon Peres (L) shakes hands with Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There's a Future) party, speaks during their meeting on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Israel's President Shimon Peres (L) shakes hands with Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There's a Future) party, speaks during their meeting on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Begins Coalition Consultation Process

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Israel's President Shimon Peres (R) listens as Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There's a Future) party, speaks during their meeting on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Israel's President Shimon Peres (R) listens as Yair Lapid, leader of the Yesh Atid (There's a Future) party, speaks during their meeting on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Begins Coalition Consultation Process

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Israel's President Shimon Peres meets with representatives of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-Beitenu party on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Israel's President Shimon Peres meets with representatives of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud-Beitenu party on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Kadima headed by Shaul Mofaz (L) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Kadima headed by Shaul Mofaz (L) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Kadima headed by Shaul Mofaz (2nd-R) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Kadima headed by Shaul Mofaz (2nd-R) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres meets with representatives of Balad (National Democratic Assembly) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres meets with representatives of Balad (National Democratic Assembly) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Hatenua (the Movement Party) chaired by Tzipi Livni (2nd-R) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Hatenua (the Movement Party) chaired by Tzipi Livni (2nd-R) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (2nd-R) meets with representatives of Meretz headed by Zahava Gal-On (R) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (2nd-R) meets with representatives of Meretz headed by Zahava Gal-On (R) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Meretz headed by Zahava Gal-On (2nd-R) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Meretz headed by Zahava Gal-On (2nd-R) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Hadash (Democatic Front for Peace and Equality) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres Israeli President Shimon Peres (R) meets with representatives of Hadash (Democatic Front for Peace and Equality) to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (C) meets with representatives of Ra'am Ta'al (United Arab movement) headed by Ibrahim Sarsour to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli President Shimon Peres (C) meets with representatives of Ra'am Ta'al (United Arab movement) headed by Ibrahim Sarsour to discuss forming a new Israeli government on January 31, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. Israel has begun its post-election process of forming a new government with President Shimon Peres hosting the heads of the major political parties for consultations before deciding on whom to choose as prime minister-designate to form a new coalition.

Israeli politician Yair Lapid leader of the Yesh Atid party arrives for a meeting with President Shimon Peres at the presidential compound on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition. Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party came a surprise second in last weeks election with 19 seats and becoming the Knesset's second-largest party.

Israeli politician Yair Lapid leader of the Yesh Atid party arrives for a meeting with President Shimon Peres at the presidential compound on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition. Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party came a surprise second in last weeks election with 19 seats and becoming the Knesset's second-largest party.

Israeli politician Yair Lapid leader of the Yesh Atid party holds a press conference following a meeting with President Shimon Peres at the presidential compound on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition. Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party came a surprise second in last weeks election with 19 seats and becoming the Knesset's second-largest party.

Israeli politician Yair Lapid leader of the Yesh Atid party holds a press conference following a meeting with President Shimon Peres at the presidential compound on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition. Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party came a surprise second in last weeks election with 19 seats and becoming the Knesset's second-largest party.

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Israeli politician Yair Lapid leader of the Yesh Atid party arrives... Fotografia de notíciasChegada,Horizontal,Israel,Jerusalém,Liderança,Partido Político,Política,Político,Reunião,Shimon Peres,Yair Lapid,Yesh AtidPhotographer Lior MizrahiCollection: Getty Images News 2013 Getty ImagesJERUSALEM , ISRAEL- JANUARY 30: (ISRAEL OUT) Israeli politician Yair Lapid (C) leader of the Yesh Atid party arrives for a meeting with President Shimon Peres at the presidential compound on January 30, 2013 in Jerusalem, Israel. President Shimon Peres today formally began a period of consultation with the various parties to select the MP most able to put together the country's next ruling coalition, with incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the favourite to assemble the coalition. Yair Lapid's Yesh Atid (There is a Future) party came a surprise second in last weeks election with 19 seats and becoming the Knesset's second-largest party. (Photo by Lior Mizrahi/Getty Images)